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Wheeling, Illinois

Charles Schwarz Obituary

Charles Schwarz

Charles Schwarz, age 96, of Wheeling. Beloved husband of the late Noreen (nee Barnard). Loving father of Karen (Bill) Bovee, Kathleen Nystrom, Jack Schwarz, and the late James Schwarz. Adored grandfather of Jim Kniskern, Ryan Bovee, Jennelle Nystrom, and Natalie Nystrom. Cherished great-grandfather of Ryan Jr., Cody, and Chloee Bovee. Loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, October 26th, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road), Wheeling.

For more information, call 847-537-6600 or visit funerals.pro.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Charles Schwarz

Oct

26

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kolssak Funeral Home

189 S. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL

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Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.

189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Ren Sanfilip

October 24, 2025

Karen...very sad to say the least.....Thoughts and Prayers to all Family and Friends.....he had a great life...RIP......

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